Rose plant

ABSTRACT

A new miniature rose variety of orange red and amber yellow coloring.

The present invention relates to a new and distinct variety of roseplant of the miniature rose class, which was originated by my crossingas seed parent the rose known as "Prominent" (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 3,380)and my seedling of (Sheri Anne×Glenfiddich) as pollen parent. The newrose is known by the denomination "Savor".

Among the novel characteristics possessed by this new variety whichdistinguish it from its parents and all other varieties of which I amaware are flowers of unusual orange red and yellow coloring. The flowershave amber yellow petal undersurface with orange red top surfacecoloring which predominates as blooms open and mature. Asexualreproduction by budding of the new variety as performed in Essex County,Mass., shows that the foregoing and other distinguishing characteristicscome true to form and are established and transmitted through succeedingpropagations.

The new and improved rose variety which I have developed features highcentered, hybrid tea-like flowers borne singly and in small sprays ofpleasing orange red and amber yellow coloring displayed on an erect,bushy and well-branched plant with abundant foliage.

The accompanying drawing shows typical specimens of the vegetativegrowth and flowers of the new variety in different stages of developmentand as depicted in color as nearly true as it is reasonably possible tomake the same in a color illustration of this character.

The following is a detailed description of my new variety, with colorterminology in accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society ColourChart (RHSCC). The terminology used in color description herein refersto plate numbers in the aforementioned color chart, e.g., "18B" is plate18B of The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart.

Parentage: Seedling.

Seed parent.--"Prominent".

Pollen parent.--My unpatented, unreleased seedling of (SheriAnne×Glenfiddich).

Class: Miniature.

The following observations are made of specimens grown under glass inEssex County, Mass. during the month of March.

FLOWER

Blooming habit: Recurrent.

A. Bud:

(1) Size.--Small.

(2) Form.--Long pointed.

(3) Color.--After sepals fall, amber yellow 18B petal undersurface (nearto 19C) of main portion of the petal is first visible with yellow 14C atpoint of petal attachment. However, orange red colored petal edge of thepetal top surface may also be seen. The orange red edge coloring variesfrom just at petal edge to washing into the petal undersurface invarying amounts with more washing seemingly on inner petals.

(4) Sepals.--Normal.

(5) Penduncle.--Length -- 3/4 to 1 inch. Aspect -- straight. Strength --erect. Color -- near 142B.

B. Bloom:

(1) Size.--Average size when fully expanded -- about 11/2 inch.

(2) Borne.--Singly and small sprays.

(3) Form.--High centered, hybrid tea-like form.

(4) Petalage.--Number of petals under normal conditions -- about 18.

(5) Color.--As flower opens, striking orange red-yellow bicoloring isseen with amber yellow petal undersurface remaining visible until about1/2 open stage and until inner petals unfurl. Predominant top petalsurface coloring is orange red 34A, particularly at a distance. However,equally apparent on the petal top surface, especially on closeinspection, are other orange red and brick red tones varying from orangered 34A to brick red 35C and 35D. More color washing is seen on petalsat top and undersurface as they unfurl. The orange red coloring of thepetal top surface extends to about 3/4 of the petal. The coloring of thelower 1/4 of the petal is yellow varying from Amber yellow 18A-18B atpoint of petal attachment to Naples yellow 11B until abruptly shadinginto the orange red coloring of the balance of the petal top surface.

C. Petals:

(1) Texture.--Thick.

(2) Appearance.--Inside and outside -- satiny.

(3) Form.--Fan shaped.

(4) Arrangement.--Regularly arranged -- shingle-like.

(5) Petaloids in center.--Few or none.

(6) Persistence.--Drop off cleanly.

(7) Fragrance.--Slight, sweet.

(8) Lasting quality.--Long lasting on plant and as cut flower.

REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS

A. Stamens, filaments and anthers:

(1) Arrangement.--Stamens regularly arranged around styles.

(2) Color.--Near 23A.

B. Pollen:

Color.--Near 23A to 24A.

C. Styles: Even, medium length.

D. Stigmas:

Color.--Near 157C.

E. Hips: None observed.

PLANT

A. Form: Erect, bushy, branched.

B. Growth: Vigorous, uniform branching attaining height of 16 to 18inches.

C. Foliage: Compound 5 to 7 leaflets.

(1) Size.--Medium.

(2) Quantity.--Abundant.

(3) Color.--New foliage: Upper Side -- near to 143A; Under side -- nearto 148B. Old foliage: Upper side -- near to 137A; Under side -- near138C.

(4) Shape.--Oval, acute apices.

(5) Texture.--Upper side glossy and under side is matte.

(6) Edge.--Serrated.

(7) Serration.--Double serrate.

(8) Leaf stem.--Color -- near to 145A. Under side -- near 145B.

(9) Stipules.--Medium, smooth.

(10) Resistance to disease.--Blackspot -- normal. Mildew -- normal. Rust-- normal.

D. Wood:

(1) New wood.--Color -- near 146C. Bark -- smooth.

(2) Old wood.--Color -- near 146B. Bark -- smooth.

E. Thorns:

(1) Thorns.--Quantity (main stalk) -- ordinary. On laterals from stalk-- normal. Form -- long thin straight point. Length -- small. Color --near 145C. Position -- scattered.

(2) Prickles.--None.

F. Winter hardiness: Needs winter protection in severe climate.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of rose plant of the miniaturerose class, substantially as shown and described, characterizedparticularly by high-centered orange red and amber yellow flowers bornesingly and in small sprays on a vigorous bushy plant.